Center for Meditation and Chan Buddhism
The Miao Fa Center is a place for meditation, authentic Buddhist teaching, and personal transformation in the tradition of Chinese Chan.
Offerings at the Center
Our diverse offerings in Buddhist practice are for everyone who wishes to experience mindfulness, inner peace, and spiritual depth in community.
Sitting Meditation
Calm and focus your mind through silent Chan meditation on a cushion or chair.
Meditation Courses
Combine meditation and Buddhist wisdom for deeper insight and inner transformation.
Sutra Studies
Discover the depth of Buddha’s teachings through the study of classical texts with Shifu Simplicity.
Outdoor Walking Meditation
Practice mindful walking in nature and experience meditation in movement and stillness
Life Coaching
Gain new perspectives through personal guidance from a Buddhist perspective.
Monk Chat
Exchange ideas with Shifu and like-minded people over tea about Buddhism, meditation, and everyday experience.
Chinese Chanting
Let yourself be inspired by the sound of Buddhist recitations in Chinese.
One-Day Retreat
Deepen your practice in silence, mindfulness, and teaching – a full day in retreat.
Young People
Meditation and discussion specially for young people – open, direct, everyday-relevant
Shifu Simplicity
Shifu Simplicity is the abbess of Miao Fa Centre. Shifu (pronounced: shiffu) is the Chinese address for all monks and nuns. It means Dharma teacher. In the Centre we just call her Shifu
